Tim Thomas
@timofnewbury.bsky.social
European 🇪🇺
Newbury, Berkshire based - previously Lichfield, South London, Sheffield, Kent, Sussex.
Likes: travel eg Belgium; railways; art; music eg Americana; film eg Noir & beer.
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Elsewhere: @timofnewbury
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Newbury, Berkshire based - previously Lichfield, South London, Sheffield, Kent, Sussex.
Likes: travel eg Belgium; railways; art; music eg Americana; film eg Noir & beer.
🔸
Elsewhere: @timofnewbury
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Another control panel on a train carriage to appreciate! (European Sleeper - couchette)
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Another control panel on a train carriage to appreciate! (European Sleeper - couchette)
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In leu of neither SIBA or @camraofficial.bsky.social being active in here, I thought I'd share a post from Camra explaining its position on today's budget in relation to the brewing and hospitality sectors. Take away, Reeves has hammered both again (with the exception of Business Rates reduction).
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In leu of neither SIBA or @camraofficial.bsky.social being active in here, I thought I'd share a post from Camra explaining its position on today's budget in relation to the brewing and hospitality sectors. Take away, Reeves has hammered both again (with the exception of Business Rates reduction).
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Today the Government had the opportunity to end the cost of living crisis, get Britain growing again and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole - by fixing our trade with Europe.
It didn't.
It didn't.
November 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Today the Government had the opportunity to end the cost of living crisis, get Britain growing again and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole - by fixing our trade with Europe.
It didn't.
It didn't.
3,333 followers. Thanks all. Apologies for not following back where our interests coincide but have been on holiday and keen to post some of the interesting sights etc.. Will try and catch up now back home in Newbury after 29 hours of almost continuous travel (short breaks in Prague & Brussels).
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
3,333 followers. Thanks all. Apologies for not following back where our interests coincide but have been on holiday and keen to post some of the interesting sights etc.. Will try and catch up now back home in Newbury after 29 hours of almost continuous travel (short breaks in Prague & Brussels).
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“Rachel Reeves has many problems. She’s realising that her Brexit bind may be the biggest of all” | Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves has many problems. She’s realising that her Brexit bind may be the biggest of all | Rafael Behr
Brutal economic realities are prompting a shift in Labour’s tone on Europe. But will it dare tell the whole truth about Britain’s predicament, asks Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“Rachel Reeves has many problems. She’s realising that her Brexit bind may be the biggest of all” | Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🚨 NEW: Rachel Reeves will tax all low-value imports from 2029 - ending the £135 exemption used by firms like Shein and Temu
The change is expected to raise roughly £500m a year
#Budget
The change is expected to raise roughly £500m a year
#Budget
November 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚨 NEW: Rachel Reeves will tax all low-value imports from 2029 - ending the £135 exemption used by firms like Shein and Temu
The change is expected to raise roughly £500m a year
#Budget
The change is expected to raise roughly £500m a year
#Budget
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Rachel Reeves:
"We are freezing known Russian assets."
"But, let me be clear, I don't actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!"
😂👏
"We are freezing known Russian assets."
"But, let me be clear, I don't actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!"
😂👏
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Rachel Reeves:
"We are freezing known Russian assets."
"But, let me be clear, I don't actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!"
😂👏
"We are freezing known Russian assets."
"But, let me be clear, I don't actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!"
😂👏
Across the Medway in late afternoon sunlight c/o Eurostar.
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Across the Medway in late afternoon sunlight c/o Eurostar.
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The Conservatives have failed to win a single council seat in the South East since May.
Lib Dems, however, are going strong. 💪
Lib Dems, however, are going strong. 💪
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The Conservatives have failed to win a single council seat in the South East since May.
Lib Dems, however, are going strong. 💪
Lib Dems, however, are going strong. 💪
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'Le Conformiste'
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
'Le Conformiste'
Fell for the trap in first match but solved Connections
Puzzle #899
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November 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Fell for the trap in first match but solved Connections
Puzzle #899
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A gloriously bright day for mooching about at Battersea Power Station...
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A gloriously bright day for mooching about at Battersea Power Station...
Ceske Budejovice landmarks in colourful mosaic in entrance hall of the railway station. Including Samson Statue and Black tower.
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Ceske Budejovice landmarks in colourful mosaic in entrance hall of the railway station. Including Samson Statue and Black tower.
Locomotives from all eras depicted in mural above entrance hall of Ceske Budejovice railway station (recently renovated). 23/11/2025
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Locomotives from all eras depicted in mural above entrance hall of Ceske Budejovice railway station (recently renovated). 23/11/2025
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Ed Davey is the only leader of a major English party who does not have their disapproval rating above 50% and where over 50% of those surveyed have an opinion.
There is a very clear path for the UK to rejoin the EU. A Green/Libdem alliance as Starmer continues to eat glue.
There is a very clear path for the UK to rejoin the EU. A Green/Libdem alliance as Starmer continues to eat glue.
Political favourability ratings, October 2025 | YouGov
Most party leaders’ ratings are largely unchanged since before party conference season, though Zack Polanski is becoming more well-known
yougov.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Ed Davey is the only leader of a major English party who does not have their disapproval rating above 50% and where over 50% of those surveyed have an opinion.
There is a very clear path for the UK to rejoin the EU. A Green/Libdem alliance as Starmer continues to eat glue.
There is a very clear path for the UK to rejoin the EU. A Green/Libdem alliance as Starmer continues to eat glue.
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BBC News
"You can't tax your way to growth", Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says in response to Budget
via BBC News
"You can't tax your way to growth", Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says in response to Budget
via BBC News
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
BBC News
"You can't tax your way to growth", Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says in response to Budget
via BBC News
"You can't tax your way to growth", Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says in response to Budget
via BBC News
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Across the country, people are backing our plans to cut the cost of living, cut energy bills, save the high street and create a new customs union with Europe. ⬇️
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Across the country, people are backing our plans to cut the cost of living, cut energy bills, save the high street and create a new customs union with Europe. ⬇️
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Ighisu Nou, Transylvania, Romania (Eibesdorf, Siebenbürgen, Rumänien)
#Transylvania #Romania #IghisuNou
#Transylvania #Romania #IghisuNou
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Ighisu Nou, Transylvania, Romania (Eibesdorf, Siebenbürgen, Rumänien)
#Transylvania #Romania #IghisuNou
#Transylvania #Romania #IghisuNou
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'Pomp and Circumstance', Brixton (2021-2022) by Adrian Coleman
colemanadrian.com
colemanadrian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
'Pomp and Circumstance', Brixton (2021-2022) by Adrian Coleman
colemanadrian.com
colemanadrian.com
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Anticipated line up for Cask Weds.
Be kind to yourself and try them all. You deserve it 🍻
Be kind to yourself and try them all. You deserve it 🍻
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Anticipated line up for Cask Weds.
Be kind to yourself and try them all. You deserve it 🍻
Be kind to yourself and try them all. You deserve it 🍻
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Full budget document now out: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Budget 2025 document
This is the full Budget 2025 document in print, web and HTML accessible versions.
www.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Full budget document now out: www.gov.uk/government/p...
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🇺🇳🇺🇦 The number of civilians killed by Russia in Ukraine in the first 10 months of this year is four times higher than in the whole of last year, - UN.
548 people have died in Ukraine since the beginning of the year. Another 3.5 thousand were injured.
548 people have died in Ukraine since the beginning of the year. Another 3.5 thousand were injured.
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🇺🇳🇺🇦 The number of civilians killed by Russia in Ukraine in the first 10 months of this year is four times higher than in the whole of last year, - UN.
548 people have died in Ukraine since the beginning of the year. Another 3.5 thousand were injured.
548 people have died in Ukraine since the beginning of the year. Another 3.5 thousand were injured.
Concrete plinth and abstract sculpture by a housing development in Ceske Budejovice. Bonus fir tree and trolley bus infrastructure. 23/11/2025 🇨🇿
November 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Concrete plinth and abstract sculpture by a housing development in Ceske Budejovice. Bonus fir tree and trolley bus infrastructure. 23/11/2025 🇨🇿
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